contrabalançarlheei
Syllables
con-tra-ba-lan-çar-lhe-ei
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.bɐ.lɐ̃.ˈsaɾ.ʎɪ/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + balanç- + -ar
The word 'contrabalançar-lhe-ei' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows Portuguese rules of open syllables, consonant clusters, nasalization, and stress placement on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic structure includes a prefix, root, suffix, and attached pronouns. Regional variations may affect vowel pronunciation and palatalization.
Definitions
- 1
To counterbalance, to offset.
To counterbalance
“Ele tentava contrabalançar as despesas com mais receitas.”
ant:desequilibrar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('çar').
Syllables
con — Closed syllable, nasalized vowel.. tra — Open syllable.. ba — Open syllable.. lan — Closed syllable, nasalized vowel.. çar — Closed syllable, stressed.. lhe — Open syllable, palatalized consonant.. ei — Reduced vowel syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are separated.
Nasalization
Vowels followed by nasal consonants are nasalized and form a syllable with the nasal consonant.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated by an accent mark.
Palatalization
'lh' is pronounced as /ʎ/.
- Nasalization of vowels before nasal consonants.
- Regional variations in palatalization of 'lh'.
- Diphthong reduction in unstressed positions.
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